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Hit show North of North has a soundtrack full of bangers by Indigenous artists now reaching a global audience
Thanks to the hit show North of North, Indigenous artists featured on its soundtrack are seeing their songs reach listeners around the world. They and other Indigenous people in the music industry say this kind of exposure lets them share authentic stories and educate new audiences about Indigenous history and culture through their music. Source […]
NDP leadership candidates to give final pitch before party chooses new head
The five candidates vying for the NDP’s leadership into the next election will have one final chance to woo members before the party chooses its next leader. Source link
What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions
Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in […]
Canadian Army overhaul looms as DND finalizes mobilization plans
Canada’s army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more dangerous world, with proposals under study to expand reserves and generate hundreds of thousands of additional personnel in a crisis. Source link
Aerin Frankel earns 3rd straight shutout as Fleet take 4-0 win over Sceptres
Aerin Frankel made 18 saves for her third straight shutout and seventh of the season as the Boston Fleet topped the Toronto Sceptres 4-0 on Friday night in Toronto. Source link
Gausman fans 11, Okamoto scores winning run in 9th as Blue Jays beat Athletics 3-2
Kazuma Okamoto scored the winning run in his Blue Jays debut and Kevin Gausman had 11 strikeouts as Toronto opened its 50th anniversary season with a 3-2 walkoff victory over the Athletics on Friday night. Source link
Settlement approved for Canadians affected by past 23andMe data breach
A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in a class action claim involving Canadian customers of the 23andMe genetic testing company who were affected by a past data breach. Source link
Métis National Council president says RCMP statement of regret falls short
The president of the Métis National Council says the RCMP’s response to an extensive spying program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people falls short. Source link
Dabrowski, Stefani lose in Miami semifinals to Siniakova, Townsend
Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani were defeated 4-6, 6-4, 10-3 by Katerina Siniakova of Czechia and Taylor Townsend of the United States on Friday in the women’s doubles semifinals at the Miami Open. Source link
Canada's Matt Dunstone wins men's world curling championship debut
Matt Dunstone was victorious in his debut at the men’s world curling championship with a 5-2 win over South Korea in Friday’s opening draw. Source link